Former Arsenal striker Kevin Campbell has hailed Unai Emery's management of Mesut Ozil and expects the former German international to find his way back into the team for the London derby against Spurs.

Ozil had to settle for a place on the bench as Arsenal prevailed 2-1 winners at the Vitality stadium as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang netted his 20th goal for the Gunners.

It's the first Premier League match the 30-year-old has not started this season when he's been fit and when Emery was asked the reason why he cited Bournemouth's physicality.

"We thought how we can do better in the match, a very demanding match with physicality and intensity,” he said.

Campbell praised the move from the Spaniard in utilising his fall squad and not feeling obliged to play Arsenal's stars.

The ex-Everton forward told LOVE SPORT Radio: "I think it's smart management [to drop Ozil]. We know that sometimes when it gets really physical, people accuse Mesut Ozil of not even turning up for the game.

"It's away, it was going to be tough so he's used his squad the best he can, he changed the system and Mesut Ozil is there on the bench if he needs him. This manager isn't afraid to make tough decisions."

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Despite his absence at the weekend, Campbell is sure that he will play against Tottenham on Sunday and thinks his character is perfect for the occasion. The German provides a goal or assist in every other game against the Gunner's arch rivals, and believes that Emery has completed a masterstroke if he reintroduces Ozil for the game.

Campbell said: "The challenge is down right there for Mesut Ozil. I think he'll definitely play [in the north London derby]. He's a big-game player.

"Sometimes the mindset is more difficult against the smaller teams because playing against the big teams, that's the one you're motivated for. I think there's a bit of mind games going on with the manager and I think he's challenged Mesut Ozil, and I think Ozil will show up."